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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,526.72, 21,797.28 and 6,734.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,526.72, 21,797.28 and 6,734.16 is: 10,104.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,526.72 : 21,797.28 = 6,734.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,526.72/21,797.28 = 6,734.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,526.72x = 21,797.28 × 6,734.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,526.72x = 146,786,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,786,371.08/14,526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.58

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